The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Bolivia, maintaining Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime, unrest, and health. Some areas have increased risk. U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Chapare Province due to higher incidence of narcotrafficking-related crime. Demonstrations may occur with little warning; avoid crowds and monitor local media.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 advisory for Laos due to crime, unrest, and unexploded ordnance. Reconsider travel to Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest. Crime risk exists in areas bordering Burma and several provinces, and unexploded ordnance is present in parts of the country.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 advisory for Laos due to crime, unrest, and unexploded ordnance. Reconsider travel to Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest. Areas bordering Burma and several provinces have crime risks, and unexploded ordnance is present in parts of the country. Avoid Special Economic Zones, especially Bokeo and Boten, due to scam centers and organized crime.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Belgium, maintaining Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) and adding crime and unrest risk indicators. It notes petty crime in tourist areas, terrorism risk, and potential disruptions from demonstrations. Travelers are advised to avoid crowds and monitor media.
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Belgium, recommending increased caution due to crime, terrorism, and unrest. Petty crime is common in tourist areas, there is a risk of terrorist violence, and large-scale demonstrations may disrupt transportation and essential services.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 advisory for Nepal due to civil unrest. Nationwide demonstrations have stopped, but local unrest may occur in cities. Medical services are limited, and natural disasters like earthquakes and monsoon floods are common. Travelers are advised to avoid crowds and get insurance with medical evacuation.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Sri Lanka: Exercise Increased Caution due to civil unrest, terrorism, and landmines. Protests can happen at any time, and police have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters. Terrorist attacks may target tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, government buildings, hotels, and other public areas. Approximately 23 square kilometers of Sri Lanka have landmines left from its civil war, mostly in northern and eastern areas.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Sierra Leone on September 15, 2025, urging increased caution due to crime, civil unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure. Violent crime such as robbery and assault occurs frequently, especially in Freetown, and police struggle to respond due to limited resources. Travel outside the Freetown peninsula after nightfall is discouraged; U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling outside the capital after dark, and the U.S. Embassy in Freetown cannot offer emergency services outside Freetown at night. Demonstrations can occur with little warning and occasionally turn violent. Health facilities, services, hygiene,…
The U.S. Department of State lowered Mozambique's travel advisory from Level 3 to Level 2 due to a decrease in election-related protests, but added the Niassa Special Reserve to the Do Not Travel list. Cabo Delgado Province, the Niassa Special Reserve, and parts of northern Nampula Province remain Level 4 due to terrorism. Protests can turn violent and block roads, violent crime is common, and health infrastructure is weak.
The U.S. Department of State reissued its France travel advisory after a periodic review, keeping it at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to terrorism and civil unrest. Pickpocketing and phone thefts are common in crowded places such as airports, subways and train cars, tourist attractions, and train stations. Terrorist groups may plan attacks with little or no warning, with possible targets including tourist locations, transportation hubs and airports, markets and shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, restaurants and clubs, places of worship, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, and parks. Peaceful demonstrations and strikes occur often in Par…
The U.S. Department of State reissued its Papua New Guinea travel advisory after periodic review, keeping it at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' due to crime, civil unrest and piracy, with increased caution urged over kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent healthcare and natural disasters. Central Bougainville, particularly near the Panguna mine, and the Highlands region other than Mt. Hagen and Goroka are Level 4 'Do Not Travel.' The advisory notes violent crime including sexual assault, carjackings, home invasions and armed robberies is common; tribal or communal tensions can trigger violence without warning; police presence is limited outside Port Moresby; U.S. government employees nee…